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Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
More than 62,000 kids entered foster care last year partly due to parental drug use, but a new federal policy will help pay for life-saving treatments that keep families intact. Child welfare agencies can now get reimbursed for opioid addiction medications that prevent children from being removed from their homes.
The federal government just launched a $100 million initiative to connect people struggling with addiction and homelessness to treatment and recovery programs. The effort marks a major shift toward prevention and community-based care for millions of Americans battling substance use disorders.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
A groundbreaking study analyzing 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings offer hope that millions of future diagnoses can be avoided through simple choices.
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency launches a round-the-clock helpline offering free counseling and treatment referrals to anyone struggling with addiction. The service responds in five languages, including Pidgin English, connecting callers with trained psychologists immediately.
Four out of every ten cancer cases can be prevented with knowledge and technology we already have, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer researcher Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer says the key is working together on education and early screening.
A massive global study spanning 185 countries reveals that over a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings arrive as scientists celebrate a "golden age" of cancer treatment breakthroughs.
Victoria Neumiller survived a fentanyl overdose and nearly 20 years of addiction. Now she's helping others find their way out at the same stabilization center that changed her life.
A Louisville recovery center is the only place in Kentucky where mothers can bring their children while getting treatment for addiction. One woman who adopted her late friend's baby now uses the program to heal alongside the toddler she's raising.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
A major global study reveals that 38% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and public health action. The research analyzed 36 cancer types across 185 countries and identified clear, proven ways to reduce risk.
Researchers have developed a powerful new opioid that provides strong pain relief without causing the dangerous side effects that lead to addiction. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat pain while saving countless lives from the overdose crisis.
Over 6,000 people in Gauteng, South Africa received a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in its first month, crushing the province's rollout goal. The success brings the nation closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Popular diabetes medications like Ozempic may fight substance addiction by targeting the brain's reward system. A study of 600,000 veterans found users faced lower risks of developing addictions and dying from overdoses.
New research shows detox is only the beginning of addiction treatment, not the cure. Understanding addiction as a chronic brain condition is helping reshape recovery with more effective, long-term approaches.
A groundbreaking UN study reveals that nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes and public health measures. The findings offer concrete hope as researchers identify 30 preventable causes that governments and individuals can address today.
Uganda is expanding access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, offering nearly 100% protection. The innovation could transform HIV prevention for thousands who struggle with daily medication.
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